Michele Bachmann Tops The Iowa Coffee Bean Caucus For Republicans, But Still Loses To Barack Obama

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by Jon Bershad | 12:12 pm, January 3rd, 2012

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Are there any politics junkies out there? The type that are getting all jittery as they anxiously refresh Twitter and flip between cable news channels? The poor souls who keep looking at their watch, wondering how they could possibly wait a full day to hear those sweet caucus results? Well, then I have a quick hit for you; the results for the Iowa Coffee Bean Caucus. Consider this the methadone to tonight’s black tar heroin.

Yes, the diner inside the Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City has released their eagerly awaited results. Every four years, the diner becomes a traditional stumping spot for candidates, way station for supporters, and commiseration hub for organizers. And the restauranteurs have done their part by hosting a regular Coffee Bean Caucus where diners can drop a coffee bean in for whichever candidate they like.

It’s a good idea. Not only is it a fun tally, but I’m sure the doctors of these campaigners are also glad for every bit of coffee that isn’t getting drunk at this point.

So, how did folks do?

From the Iowa City Press Citizen:

“For the Republicans, Michele Bachmann, despite the polls showing her behind the lead pack, was the Hamburg’s top Republican bean-getter with 1,147, defeating Mitt Romney by nearly 300 votes.

Bachmann, Rick Perry and Rick Santorum made stops at the restaurant in recent months, though all the candidates were extended invitations, Panther said.”

Bachmann got a full 29% of the beans counted from Republican voters. However, she wasn’t the big winner overall. If you count all the beans, this year’s winner was current President Barack Obama who ended up with more than 6,400 beans. Obama won in 2008 as well.

So, political junkies, was that enough to get you going for the rest of the day? I hope so. And, if not, you’ve only got a few more hours to wait!

Watch a news report on the Coffee Bean Caucus from My Fox DC below:

(h/t Drudge Report)

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Anonymous

Even Coffee Beans hate Republicans.
Anonymous

Michele Bachmann, has-bean.

Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out, Michele.
Anonymous

Would be embarrassing if he trash them all tonight. They might know it, but he is also on the ballot, on the ‘D’ side.
Anonymous

Of course, the coffee beans do not like has-beans who hate to see human beans get healthcare.
12voltman1

Michelle Bachmann
Queen of the clown rodeo.
Anonymous

Looks like coffee beans prefer racists!!
The Real Royal Emperor

Hey, Pinko, it’s the American National Beverage. If you don’t like it, take your delicate, raised pinkie across the pond and imbibe some some of that tea, rhymes with pee. Maybe, it’ll be more suitable for your delicate disposition and get you back in the pink. And, no apple pie for you. Enjoy a crumpet with your tea. We Americans will stay here and toast our re-elected president with American beverages and baked goods.
Anonymous

Iowa City is a Democratic stronghold so you would expect President Obama to do well! After Michele wins the nomination and everybody endorses her, she should debate president Obama in Iowa City and have a coffe bean caucus one on one!
Anonymous

Don’t worry! I have her backside! I will keep my hand on it so the door will not hit her as she walks to the stage to proclaim victory.
Anonymous

These are not Iowa jumping beans with minds of their own. They are placed in the jars by people. The only thing you can blame on the coffee beans is not being able to sleep!
WiddleBabyDanielson

Clever.
and funny.
Anonymous

Beautiful Michele Bachmann has soft, silken auburn hair, lovely patrician facial features, a trim, tight little figure, and a sensuous way of speaking. Mmmmm, yummy!
Joan Kelly

LOL! Cool it, Dude.
Anonymous

cheers!
12voltman1

Whatever floats your boat!
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_IC7HRBJRXKA7IKTTZS5W3UIECQ Agent of Truth

Iowans pick corn…..not presidents.